When new guidance lands from the Department for Education, schools often feel the pressure to react fast. But what if the most powerful step a school could take was to pause? In this episode, we share our school’s honest and practical response to the DfE’s workload and wellbeing guidance — what we embraced, what we adapted, and what we left behind. It’s a candid look at leadership decisions that protect staff, prioritise pupils, and keep wellbeing more than just a buzzword.

* Why “pressing pause” can be the boldest leadership move

* How to translate DfE guidance into actions that fit your context

* Examples of workload wins that genuinely free up teachers’ time

* The role of staff voice in shaping sustainable change

* Lessons learned that other schools can adapt and apply

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